Soft and chewy 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Blondies! Such an easy vegan blondie recipe and a must try for peanut butter lovers!
Vegan Peanut Butter Blondies
Hi friends! Guess what? We’re off to Italy tomorrow! Please hold while I pinch myself. I’m just so giddy! I’m getting that animated, wide-eyed excitement that comes when something you’ve been looking forward to for a really really really long time is actually about to happen. Does that make sense? It’s like an extra shot of happy just sucker punched me in the face. It’s nice.
Since we’re ditching our Brooklyn digs for a few weeks, the grocery situation right now is… how do I say… scarce. It’s bizarre. But also kind of cool. I’ve been challenging myself to only use what we already have (I just heard my mother’s voice while typing that), and get creative! And you know what, guys? You can do a lot with a little. And it feels so good!
Since today was errands/cleaning/packing our bags day, I knew a sweet lil treat for me and you was a must. I kind of freaked out when I realized we were out of eggs. And milk. And butter. My brain doesn’t process well when those guys aren’t hanging close and heavy. It took me a minute to process.
Once I accepted the situation, I started to dig. Jar of peanut butter? Check. A dash of coconut oil? Barely, but yup! Some flour and sugar? That’s a yes, too. A little splish splash of almond milk? Uh huh.
And that’s it! That’s the base of our treat. Can you believe it?
Those simple ingredients = this seductive peanut butter treat! You can of course be a little devilish and add chopped peanut butter cups like I did. It kicks it up a notch, for sure. Chocolate chips would also be money.
Oh… and did I mention these are – as written – vegan? How cool and effortless is that? Answer: TOTALLY cool and effortless.
Alright. I need to actually pack now. And for you I have three words: BAKE THESE NOW.
More Peanut Butter Recipes:
- Thick and Chewy White Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies
- Loaded Peanut Butter Pretzels Blondies
- Black Bottom Banana Peanut Butter Cup Blondies
- Thick and Chewy Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies
(Vegan) Peanut Butter Blondies
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup coconut or canola oil (if using coconut oil, melt it first)
- 3/4 cup creamy, sugar-free peanut butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips or vegan peanut butter cups chopped in half, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper allowing two of the sides to overlap; set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together brown sugar, oil. and peanut butter; beat smooth.
- Add the flour and mix until combined. Pour in almond milk and stir smooth. Fold in chocolate chips or peanut butter cups, if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and place in the oven to bake for 25-27 minutes, or until center is *just set. Don't worry if they don't look done. They will firm up while they cool.
- Cool blondies in pan completely before cutting into small squares.
Meriem @ Culinary Couture says
Have a safe trip! Hope you packed some of these babies, they look delicious!
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
you’re actually making me drool over something vegan and it’s freaking me out a little!!! ENJOY YOUR TRIP!!!!! pls keep updated on facebook, I’ll be making these in the meantime 🙂
Jessica @ Portuguese Girl Cooks says
So jealous you are going to Italy!! Have an awesome time and eat lots of amazing food!!! These look so good and easy-love them!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
I have peanut butter cups waiting to be used, so I know what I’ll be taking on my trip to FL this week! Have SO much fun and I can’t wait to see pictures! : )
bakerbynature says
I knew you’d love these, girl 🙂 Let me know how they turn out! And I’ll be posting photos hard and fast, I’m sure. xoxo
Marly says
Looks delicious! I’m curious – where did you find vegan peanut butter cups? I have looked but haven’t found any. Looking forward to giving this recipe a try!
bakerbynature says
Hi Marly! I make my own (I will post the recipe soon; I promise!), but here is a link for pre-made ones https://www.naturalcandystore.com/product/justins-organic-peanut-butter-cups-dark-chocolate-fair-trade-vegan/all-products. I have used these before in baking and they’re relish! They also make good snacks 😉 xoxo
Kelli kel says
I know your comment is from several years ago. If you’re still looking, check out Justin’s PB cups. I’ve found them at CVS.
Leah says
Ohhh this look so delicious and easy!! And vegan too? Awesome! Reese’s were always my favorite and these are like Reese’s in a bar!!
bakerbynature says
They really are! I know you’ll love them 🙂
Medeja says
Looks yummy! I wouldn’t even suspect it’s vegan.
bakerbynature says
Thank you, Medeja! They’re totally delicious.
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
Wahooooo!!!!!! For Italy and these blondes!! Have so much fun!!!!!!
Tieghan Gerard says
ITALY! Tomorrow!! So exciting and fun! A little jealous too…can i come? 🙂
These bars look amazing of course. Favorite flavor combo!
bakerbynature says
Of course you can come! xo
lynn @ the actor’s diet says
So jealous you’re off to Italy! And man, these blondies? Gonna make ‘em for sure.
bakerbynature says
I hope you do! Just save me a few, ok? 😉 xo